With its flower-draped cottages, stone footbridges, and picturesque water mill, the tiny village of Lower Slaughter is a must-see on any tour of the Cotswolds. (In Old English, Slaughter meant “muddy place”.) We visited on a beautiful day but could only stay for an hour or so. Nonetheless, I managed to dash off a quick […]
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England Sketchbook: Fish & Chips
Here is another sketchbook page from our day in the village of Broadway in the Cotswolds. After a chilly morning spent sketching quirky Broadway tower and the panoramic views from its hilltop location, we headed down the hill to the village for a few hours of free time. (See my previous post about Broadway tower […]
Sketching in Giverny – The Old Mill at Vernon
During my workshop in Giverny, France, a few months ago, we visited Monet’s garden one morning, and then, after lunch, took a side trip to the nearby village of Vernon, famous for a beautiful old mill that sits on the River Seine. (I shared the journaling from that day in an earlier post.) The Old […]
Sketching in Giverny – Monet’s Famous Lily Pond
Years ago, long before I dared to dream of the life I’m now living, I looked at pictures of Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny with a sense of wonder and admiration. The iconic view of the lily pond with its arched Japanese bridge was so perfect it almost seemed unreal. But one day last September, […]
France 2025: Giverny
After two fun-filled days in Paris, it was time to pack my bags and go to work, teaching a week-long workshop with French Escapade in Giverny. I had been looking forward to this trip for a long time and was so excited to finally see Monet’s garden and walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh. […]
Sketch the French Alps in 2026!
Sketch the French Alps with Leslie Fehling in 2026! Just imagine waking up every morning, flinging back the drapes in your hotel room, and feasting your eyes on this…
A Whirlwind Spring!
Oh, my gosh, it’s been such a wild and crazy ride these past few months! I haven’t had a chance to write in ages, so I thought I’d do one big post to show you what I’ve been up to. I want to catch up on things before I head off on another trip…tomorrow! After […]
Sketch the French Alps in 2026!
Sketch the French Alps with Leslie Fehling in 2026! Just imagine waking up every morning, flinging back the drapes in your hotel room, and feasting your eyes on this…
Sketching in Alsace, France
Immerse yourself in fairytale beauty and bring home a sketchbook full of memories Illustrated Watercolor Journalingin Alsacewith Leslie Fehling October 1-8, 2025 (One spot just opened!) Register here The Alsace region of France looks like it was plucked from the pages of a storybook. Cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered buildings harken back to medieval times… […]
Sketch Monet’s Garden in 2025!
Grab your sketch kit and come away with meto breathtakingly beautiful Giverny! Illustrated Watercolor Journaling in Giverny, France August 30 – September 6, 2025 Register here We’ve all marveled at Impressionist master Claude Monet’s incredible water lily paintings, but how would you like to see his inspiring garden in person? Just imagine strolling down shady […]
